Complete Beginners Guide to Fiddle/ Violin - Lesson #1

[@GeorgeJacksonMusic]

New LOUDER VERSION here kzbin.info/www/bejne/bITVmXWcqdN7odE

[@RedDawnYT]

Taught myself guitar, bass, piano and some drums and just got myself a violin last night, buzzing to learn

[@DavidMarksmen1992]

I started with drums, guitar, bass, ukelele, and now I'm working on keyboard and my violin comes in today! I want to learn EVERY instrument I can before I die, haha.

[@DJK-cq2uy]

Wow

[@helpinghand123]

​@@DavidMarksmen1992did you get the basic violin or a more expensive one? How's your learning going?

[@riviecc]

Also guitar ,mando keyboard player . Dont read music . Play in gigging bands . Just bought a cheap violín to see what I can learn . Total new instrument to me with the exeption of similar tuning to mandolin. Hows you doing with the violín. Seems pretty hard

[@00pirx]

Same here :)

[@ellakz8963]

I played the violin in elementary school, will forever be mad at my child self for dropping it in middle school. Totally hoping to get back into it soon!

[@db5202]

Same here. Had to play at a school Christmas program and promised if they made me do it, I'd never pick it up again. Well, now I'm 67 and wish I never quit.

[@SB-fc6jy]

Same

[@isaacolson284]

I'm a clawhammer banjo player who is finally taking the leap to fiddle. I won't name names, but this was far clearer and more useful than a beginner lesson I watched by another well-known old-time player. Thank you!

[@workingmothercatlover6699]

I have a daughter with Downs she has shown interest in the violin. Her uncle had an old kids beginner violin that he gave us. We had the bow rehaired and got it back today. We have no idea how to handle the violin. I decided to subscribe before you were done with how to hold the bow. If you spend this much time explaining this one thing, I can see you as a capable teacher. I will be learning violin along with my daughter.

[@Rafman320]

I played cello as a kid and now have an electric violin. This video makes me a lot more confident to play this instrument, thanks George!

[@LynnSeawell]

I just turned 54 and have wanted to play the violin since I was 6. I finally got my first violin and eager to play. Your video is very clear and precise. Thank you for being so helpful! I’m looking forward to watching many more videos by you!

[@kimberlythomas3783]

Me too! I'm 54 and have always wanted to play. It's never too late!

[@supertrucker99]

Me too got my violin Saturday Feb 2024 I'm SO STOKED....i wanted violin When i was 8....im 59 it's my bday 🎂 51 years later WOW

[@phyllisruss5174]

I'm 52 and just got my first violin yesterday too. Great lesson.

[@leaha70707]

Love this do much. I too have wanted to play this and i want so bad..how are you doing

[@MatildaRabbit]

57 and just bought one myself. Had to tune it and did manage to get something not extremely chicken squawkish out of it. 😁I found a note in the pocket about putting rosin on the bow after I tried the downstroke. Oops.

[@melissatucker7449]

Such clear and easy explanations. Thank you George

[@georgeharris4686]

I'm 63 years old just my violin and finished the 1st lesson. trying to learn so I can play with granddaughter who is in 9th grade and also learning

[@mitchellw6811]

Loved the soulful violin in all those country songs so much a few days ago I saw a used violin for sale, bought it. Clearly all those musicians have even more talent than I thought. I've adopted a new hobby 😄🤠

[@danieldoheny9169]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks so much George you're awesome!

[@alfrecletero]

Great video, just good for a complete newby like me. Please do correct me if I'm wrong, but two things I learned before watching this video which I think are worth mentioning: 1) Remember to use rosin or else the bow won´t make a sound :) If the rosin is shinny, use some sand paper to break it before using, it should release powder as you apply it to the bow. 2) Bow pressure on the strings should be minimal, or else sound will be horrible

[@iracircosa8890]

It was a good lesson. The violin I used was in tune, thank goodness

[@0Th3CastOut0]

Just bought this for myself, really appreciated the "how to hold a bow" segment because i defaulted to using the circles on the side as a target for my thumb haha. fingers are cramping a bit but i assume that's a practice thing since this is my literaly first day and i haven't played any instrument in over a decade.

[@lucymay29]

very good thank you. as a person who plays other string instruments wanting to add the fiddle this what I needed. all the best to you. cheers

[@udaymenon545]

Awesome George...! I don't even have a violin as of now but I'm already hooked..!! Thank you so much.🎻

[@briancoates2]

I have had my fiddle for 6 months and have made absolutely no progress. This series HELPS!!!

[@markymark0073]

Thank you for the lesson! This is perfect for me; i just got a violin today!

[@michealgabriel6561]

Tganknyou for your video. It was perfect! I played the violin as a young boy and have always wanted to master it. I have two violins now and with +God's help I am going to accomplish this. Thank you

[@thomas5884]

Great teacher

[@iam_forhisglory1387]

Thank you!

[@colguin1623]

It helped

[@mindfully_madison]

when i first learned the strings I found "G'Dae", kind of like how an Australian would say it and here I am getting lessons from an Australian

[@zarghonahashimi5408]

I have zero knowledge about instruments let alone the violin. But this video made it so easy to learn on my little sister’s violin 😂 thnx so much I look forward to your other vids

[@Kintsugi97]

Thank youu so much great easy to understand lesson!!

[@nicolepeacock343]

wow thank you so much! this is exactly what I was looking for

[@GeorgeJacksonMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stevenoconner9039]

tysm im learning well

[@PrasadRajaraman]

Thank you! ❤

[@urshitaxo]

Love you sm

[@michellerosenberg3199]

Subscribed, thank you

[@RomanticoMiguel]

Powerfull...👍

[@bily4566]

How hard is it to learn Vivaldi summer?

[@Samarochkalyan]

Why when I play it, when I try playing full bow with the same technique, it isn't making a sound despite having rosin, Is my bow bad or am I doing something wrong..? what could be the possible reasons?

[@dianasnigur2356]

wow

[@CraftyCanyons]

Would you consider posting a tutorial on how to play Fur Elise ? By Beethoven?

[@DJK-cq2uy]

Are u the guy on the thumbnail?? That dude oozes outlaw n cool

[@krellman7]

Hello George. I was wondering if you could make a recommendation for my first violin. I’m an adult beginner. I don’t have a lot of music shops in my area that specialize in violins, and some don’t sell them at all. I’m reluctant to order anything from Amazon as I’ve heard a lot of horror stories. I can spend up to about $1000.00 maybe $1200.00 at a stretch. Any thoughts on what might be some good choices? Do I need to spend this much as a a beginner? Any advice you could offer would be greatly appreciated.

[@GeorgeJacksonMusic]

This is a tough question. First of all you should be able to find a pretty good first violin for your price point, maybe try contacting a shop that specializes in violins and talk to them. A good example would be “the violin shop” in Nashville, maybe you can arrange to buy one of their beginner models from afar. Good luck!

[@levi_ackerman_119]

Tower Strings also has quite a decent violin with accoutrements.

[@zamulover]

How much should I invest in my first violin? I am an absolute beginner. Thanks for the video :) I am one step closer to finally starting to learn the instrument.

[@GeorgeJacksonMusic]

Here's an overview for buying/ renting your first violin. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e37LZH-Vob55nK8

[@djfuffrnutter5657]

What's fhe song called in the intro?

[@supertrucker99]

Your my hero Cuz ....i play bass guitar !!! This is TOTALLY new TO ME IM TRUCKERS WIFE ... he doesn't use utube. I'm 6strings 😊k.

[@WileyCoyoteMusic]

Doyve on in

[@gatortater1853]

Im practicing with a long pencil lol muscle memory!!!

[@brimusic33]

Rosin folks, use it

[@taykdomeraski]

DO EEK EEK EEK O I SEE SOME ANTS ANTS ANTS DIGGING IN THE DIRT DIRT DIRT UNDER NEATH THE GROUND GROUND GROUND

[@simchadelft8373]

Ln

[@sandraazzopardi3732]

Its not very loud

[@nyashamambo787]

No... Good dogs are evil

[@njabuloblessing4903]

Taking too much time explain one thing.

[@GeorgeJacksonMusic]

One thing that’s definitely needed if someone wants to learn to play the violin or fiddle is some patience. There’s no getting around that one.

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

I agree with George. This was designed very well, for rank beginners, like me.

[@Tracy-uc3qt]

I'm at Zerooo...! I feel the bow so heavy for my hand. The biggest problem is that the chinrest hurts my collarbone 😢. Then I have to switch tasks between hands: right hand holds and left hand fiddles😂. Sounds crazy but it's much better 🤣🤣

[@derpyturtle2971]

I don't even have a violin yet and still watched the entire video 😅

[@KamerynAdair-wb8oc]

Same😂

[@soumials6132]

Same here 😂😂

[@aureastichter7075]

Same 🎉

[@kaydancedill9755]

Same

[@TriumInfinitum]

Thank you👍

[@hunterbrown9636]

I love how he’s Australian and he doesn’t tell people to remember the strings g.d.a.e. As g’day lol

[@GeorgeJacksonMusic]

Ha! Yes I wish I’d caught on to that one before making this vid. I’m from New Zealand though 😊

[@levi_ackerman_119]

That’s actually how I remember it. 😂

[@adrianyee6575]

I love how someone who knows what he's talking about comes to criticize another on a training video... 🤣🤣🤣

[@hunterbrown9636]

@@adrianyee6575 what are you talking about

[@pamelahay6242]

Actually he is from NZ.

[@blessingoleghe6688]

This is amazing my child gas been playing for 2 weeks and she is already getting much better ♡

[@zedvioc7544]

I really like how your instructions are clear, it's not too slow, and you add a bit about your personal life like it's a personal lesson, lost of love teach

[@MossMan888]

I played classical violin for 5 years and put it down for about three. The CALLOUSES oh my goodness I miss them so much right now

[@jasonplunkett4683]

Was going try banjo but grandfather threw a fiddle at me and smiled. So with your help hopefully I’ll give him more to smile about. Doesn’t seem as intimidating as I thought. To start anyways. Thank you for your videos.

[@mikec6840]

Man... Some simple things just perfectly explained here that just kept eluding my grasp. This has helped me more than anything else so far! Wish I had found it sooner!

[@GeorgeJacksonMusic]

Thanks, glad it’s helpful!

[@mikec6840]

@George Jackson I've been a guitarist for 30 years, and the mechanics are so very different. I really have to work on muscle groups I can usually ignore with guitar, and change my grip on the bow naturally (instead of knuckle-dragging the heel like a pick in a muted grip) The wiper stretch alone was like unlocking a new skill! Thanks much!

[@brianmorris8045]

@@mikec6840 You ain't wrong there, Mike. Am also a guitarist, on rythm. As I mentioned in a comment above...I hope the positions on my mandolin help me somewhat despite holding the violin off my neck...should be fun.

[@carolmurray5794]

Love, I think you are starting too quickly for me. How about we set the bridge and tune the strings first? I have never touched a violin before. I already had the D string peg break in my fingers and I broke the G string by tuning too tightly, I guess. I tried to rosin up the bow….do I have too much rosin? Too little? How do I tell? All I know is I sound worse that a herd of hoarse, dying frogs. I could play my recorder/trombone/tuba/baritone when I first picked it up better than I can this thing. I am not yet frustrated, just incredibly new and I keep playing the E string along with the A string when I only want an A sound. How much pressure do we use when bowing? My violin seems to make a noise better and clearer when I just rest the bow on the strings and pull rather than pushing down on the string and pulling.

[@davidbennett8021]

Forest lesson went well, thank you.

[@sarahruemmele2971]

The nuances you give and reasoning behind the practice is a gold mine of knowledge. I was a very amateur guitar player growing up, but the violin has always been my favorite instrument. Your videos are so helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@MatildaRabbit]

I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. My bow stops making a sound about halfway down. 😔

[@ronny8383able]

I'm following your lessons, you made easy for me to understand, have my daughters fiddle and want to learn! Wish me luck filling you. Thank you Ronny

[@gregduke2588]

Thanks! Great lesson!

[@mhpk999]

You are awesome one of best teacher ever I saw…….. thank you so much

[@FoxRogers]

I gave up in Grammer school after 2 years because my neck hurt so much, I was just told to get used to it. Shoulder rests! what a revelation! I am upset. I wish someone had gotten one for me

[@andyjames431]

Grammar? You went to a grammar school and you just spelt it wrong.

[@shadxwslash44]

Hopefully I'll get around to starting to learn to play the Violin, until then I'll be alright with the piano and the electric guitar, I've got a long way to go on both, especially on the guitar. Plus having no frets on the violin is very frightening. The final goal is Vivaldi's "Winter" and "Jhin's Login Theme" from League of Legends, the main theme for Jhin, The Virtuoso.

[@AR-tx1gn]

Wish me luck. I went to the music store and just bought a fiddle on a whim today. I used to play the piano as a kid and I remember the notes, but have no clue on a string instrument. Glad I found your videos! I’m going to attempt to let you teach me 😆

[@GeorgeJacksonMusic]

Good luck! Hope these vids help 😊

[@leongonzalezillustration9123]

thank you for the lesson! I just turned 37 years old today, I've wanted to learn to play violin since I was a kid, but for different reasons, I learned guitar instead, my wife gave me my very first violin today and your lesson was great, thank you!

[@Kei-yb1ox]

0:25 no actually my parents made me learn when i was three but i was so young i actually forgot everything

[@UbeenPlunkified]

Have never been an instrument guy by any means, but your video is making it seem much less daunting than I expected! Always have wanted to learn and this is my in. Thanks from Aus!

[@ChelseaEllsworth-l2t]

This was super helpful! I just started yesterday on the violin, but I didn’t do anything, so I know so much more now! I used to hold the bow on the 2 dots on the end of the bow so that was also very helpful! Thank you!

[@savagevaulter]

Well, I managed to break a string. Oops. However, I appreciate your thorough explanation. I found myself asking clarifying questions in my head, and lo and behold, you managed to answer them as if we were having a conversation face to face. Wonderful job anticipating a newbies mistakes. I watched the bow string while doing upward and downward strokes and that seemed to improve my ability to make a clean note. Is this improper? Where shall we look when learning?

[@nutandevjoshi]

Good tutorial but volume was too low. Please consider having high volume while uploading/recording videos. Thanks

[@BryceFletch]

This was amazing, thank you!

[@stevenoconner9039]

thank you subscribe

[@stevenoconner9039]

im happy

[@TorsSongs]

just got done watching episode 1, but how do i know How much resin you apply to the strings? And how do you see where to.put your fingers if your head is facing forward? Just bought a Cecilio electric violin off amazon, and am excited to learn how to play music on it!

[@helpinghand123]

Are you happy with that violin?

[@josuajosol9147]

@georgejacksonmusic what is you violin size?

[@ceciliocadiz2012]

Thanks!

[@Waldopolo69]

Dude, super great 1st lesson.

[@renobang]

I can’t tell if you’re angry or sad 💀💀💀💀💀

[@nkarumel9810]

Just starting, I loved the lesson 👏

[@AndreaVergaMusic]

Thank you.

[@oliver5619]

Thank you so much for this!!! Does anyone have recommendations for a good beginner violin to purchase?

[@GeorgeJacksonMusic]

I just made a video that will hopefully help with this question :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/e37LZH-Vob55nK8

[@Ttelmis]

Brilliant.... worked for me

[@isa-fl6kc]

Awesome George :D

[@somecheesychips0529]

Saved up for my first violin and I'm travelling to a nearby city with music shops (that DON'T just sell guitars lmao) to hopefully buy my first violin tomorrow! I appreciate the general consensus is to get lessons to learn and am still looking into them, but this video is perfect for knowing what to do when trying out in the music shop! 10/10 would recommend!

[@ralfjonesChotu]

Wow simply amazing teaching gradually going to get everything maybe perfect.💐🤗🙏🤷👍💯🧠☝️😴tnku.dear sir.4!🤷👍💯 explanation.see u next class.👍

[@johnorr7386]

I have been fortunate enough to have seen George in concert (with an Australian bluegrass band called "The company") and to have been in a jam session with them after the show. Whilst I play other instruments, violin is completely new to me. I will be most happy to learn from George's online lessons.

[@sagetheswaggydino]

This was so helpful and a really good beginners guide, thankyou!

[@Stashalissa]

Got my violin today!!! Thank you so much for this video, I’ve already learned so much 🥹🥹🥰🥰

[@reptileeli]

That's awesome! I'm hoping to get a violin once I've saved enough money. How's learning been going, now that it's been a month for you?

[@KAP7768]

Is it okay to turn it it a lot until there's a gap of is there a chance it will like, break?

[@phoenixrisingharley]

Hello George, thank you a great first lesson, i am 58 years old, i started learning guitar when i was 7 years old, not a master by any means, but im excited to find your lessons, I usually just try to learn most things by myself but its very nice to be shown properly.

[@MonicaPesola]

THANK U!!!!❤❤❤🥰🥰😍😍😍…

[@abigailsthoughts9547]

👍

[@TomiokaGiyuu-zm8cf]

I haven’t got my fiddle yet but im beginning to learn to prove to my parents im worthy enough of it at least and the way you explain it is so easy to understand! I subscribed and i will try to listen to all your videos!! ❤

[@LillyBainbridge-fd2tm]

Thank you so much, I'm a beginner and you have taught me more that anyone I've tried to learn from in person. Looking forward for more.

[@nyell-0938]

Thank you for the lesson! The spider crawling up the bow is a cool exercise, definitely practicing that one!!

[@hunterharris637]

I am well versed in music however i am new to string and bow. It was exciting to watch this video. I am already sounding and looking good.

[@jeffreynora-gk5vx]

it wen't grate

[@brianmorris8045]

You have great acoustics in that room. I play a mandy, and hoping those positions will help me given the tuning is the same.